$90,000 Fine Imposed on Cattle Company in Worker’s Death
Cattle farm workers saw a problem with a water bowl
Utility Fined $120,000 for Worker’s Electrocution
A utility worker was performing repair work to a downed
$130,000 in Fines Imposed on Steel Manufacturer for Two Separate Incidents
A processor and manufacturer of steel products pleaded guilty and
Changes to OHS Law Get Royal Assent in BC GalleryChanges to OHS Law Get Royal Assent in BC
Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Due Diligence, Emergency Preparedness, Inspection & Incident Reporting, Joint Health & Safety Committee, OHS Leadership, OHS Program, Power Tools, PPE, TOPIC, Training, Workers' Compensation
Changes to OHS Law Get Royal Assent in BC
Changes to BC's OHS laws are now in effect and impose new requirements on employers, especially as to incident investigations. Here's a look at the key changes.
OIL & GAS: Study Finds Natural Gas Wells Can Impact Health of Residents GalleryOIL & GAS: Study Finds Natural Gas Wells Can Impact Health of Residents
Airborne Hazards, Buildings, Equipment And Vehicles, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Health & Wellness, Hearing Conservation, Inspection & Incident Reporting, OHS Program, PPE, TOPIC, Transportation/ Traffic/ Driving
OIL & GAS: Study Finds Natural Gas Wells Can Impact Health of Residents
An NIH study found that the proximity of natural gas wells may be associated with skin and respiratory conditions in nearby residents. Here?s a look at the findings.
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RCMP Faces Four OHS Violations in Shooting Deaths of Four Officers
Justin Bourque shot four constables to death in a targeted
Worker’s Second Ankle Injury Wasn’t Related to Prior Compensable Injury
At the end of a shift on Nov. 5, a
Towel Manufacturer Fined $50,000 for Lockout Violation
A worker for a towel manufacturer was operating a machine
$60,000 Fine Imposed for Housekeeping Violation
Workers employed at an apartment building construction project were moving
Worker’s Fatal Fall Through Hole in Roof Results in $90,000 Fine
Workers were removing turbine ventilation from the roof of a
Builder and Contractor Fined $170,000 in Fatal Fall from Scaffolding
Workers for a masonry contractor were working on a residential
More Fines Imposed in Crane Rescue Incident
A fire at a construction project led to the rescue
Refinery Fire Results in $280,000 Fine
An explosion and subsequent fire at a refinery injured 52